Friendship Special Education and Social Studies Teachers

Certified Social Studies Teacher
Grades 7-12

• Must be current certificate holder or able to obtain certification. Fingerprint Clearance.
  Include cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of reference.
• Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and make value judgments based on scientific methods of inquiry.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes and cultural backgrounds.
• Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
• Makes material from current magazines, newspapers, television programs, etc. available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current social, political, and economic problems against background of geographical environment and history of area being studied.
• Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education, and living standards of the people in those nations.
• Encourages pupils to become aware of the complexity and interrelations of local, state, national, and world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's development in course being taught, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates in the selection and requisitioning of books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Shares in the sponsorship of pupil activities such as student government and participates in faculty committees.
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Administration.

Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher
Grades 7-12

• If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply. Fingerprint clearance. Include cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of reference.
  
  Start Date is August 26, 2025
  
  
• Develop an effective instructional program to accommodate individual needs and varying disabilities using a continuum of service delivery models.
• Facilitate the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and reflective development of children.
• Serve as special education case manager for students as assigned.
• Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Special Education Director, or other special educators, lead teachers, and parents/guardians, individual education plans (IEP's) for children with varying disabilities that are consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices, local procedure guidance, State and Federal IDEA regulations, the New York State Department of Education Learning Standards, and the Friendship Central School mission and philosophy.
• Document the IEP including measurable goals and objectives as required under IDEA regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, special educators, families, community members and administrators to implement each students' IEP.
• Use ongoing assessment to monitor children's growth, development, strengths, and needs.
• Be accountable for fostering students' academic progress.
• Develop long-term relationships with children and their families by serving as the primary mentor for each child in their group.
• Attend IEP meetings as required.
• Formally and informally interact with parents on a frequent and regular basis to provide information on their child's progress and to provide support as needed.
• Integrate parents' contribution to the curriculum as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource person to parents.
• Conduct periodic parent/teacher conferences so that adults can share information about children.
• Share information with lead teachers for inclusion in their written narrative reports.
• Attend Open Houses and other family functions.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss various aspects of the curriculum.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Friendship Central School.
• Administer state mandated assessments.
• Maintain records of IEP mandated service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality of special education records.
• Assist in training temporary and support staff such as assistants, aides, volunteers, and substitutes.
• Give input to the Special Education Director in the development of policies and procedures and assist in their implementation.
• Maintain records of child attendance, health and accidents, and report to the Director as necessary.
• Show flexibility in meeting the Friendship Central School's scheduling and emergency needs.
• Be responsible for the day to day upkeep of the classroom/special education areas.
• Communicate maintenance and repair needs to the appropriate parties.
• Conduct ongoing self-evaluation to identify areas for continual improvement.
• Participate in annual personal and professional review to set goals for the next year.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Administration.

Must be current Certificate Holder
or able to obtain Certification.

Start Date: August 26, 2025

Apply by March 24, 2025, at: